LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Ben Chin said Wednesday he is against a city plan to charge a price per bag for curbside trash collection, based on feedback he’s gotten from residents. “I’m opposed to changing public goods into fee-for-service systems,” Chin said at news conference in front of Lewiston City Hall. “I don’t believe we […]
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Ben Chin raises almost $64,000 in Lewiston mayoral race
LEWISTON — Mayoral candidate Ben Chin has raised over $63,000 in his campaign for the office so far, reporting Friday that he raised $29,696 during the reporting period from Sept. 1 to Oct. 20. That, coupled with the $33,000 he had already raised, makes this the most expensive mayoral campaign in the city’s history. Friday […]
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Joe Dunne apologizes for erecting anti-Chin signs in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Local landlord Joe Dunne has apologized to the city for posting two controversial signs attacking mayoral candidate Ben Chin. Dunne placed an ad in the Sun Journal on Friday saying, “I am truly sorry that my sign was taken as racism and bigotry. I have dealt with many people of color from diverse […]
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Video: Lewiston candidates keep it civil
LEWISTON — Nobody would be much inclined to call Thursday’s mayoral candidate forum feisty, but it did have its moments. As the five candidates offered their views on the issue of lead paint in downtown housing, Ben Chin suggested that the city needs to get tough on local landlords who take advantage of their tenants. […]
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Joe Dunne takes down signs; community rallies against hate
More video: Joe Dunne explains why his signs are personal, not racist.| Ben Chin talks about what the signs mean to him. | Rally gives people a chance to talk about hate in the community. LEWISTON — For now, Joe Dunne’s signs are down but the landlord promised they’d go back up somewhere in the city, probably on […]
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Video: Joe Dunne says Ben Chin signs were personal attacks not racist
LEWISTON — Building owner Joe Dunne says he was fighting back at mayoral candidate Ben Chin’s accusations he was a slumlord. That’s why he put up two signs attacking Chin during the weekend. The signs that read “Don’t vote for Ho Chi Chin; vote for more jobs not welfare” were spotted on Main Street and Pine […]
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Maine GOP takes a swing at Ben Chin with blog
LEWISTON — Maine Republicans have stepped into Lewiston’s mayoral race, creating a website designed to show just how liberal candidate Ben Chin is. “What we are really trying to do is get the truth about Ben Chin’s positions, wanting non-citizens to vote, his liberal tax-and-spend policies and big, bloated welfare programs,” Jason Savage, executive director […]
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Lewiston mayoral candidates tout ideas
LEWISTON — There were a few moments Monday night that demonstrated just how much the city’s mayoral candidates differ — Ben Chin and Steve Morgan using the last few seconds of ongoing questions to snipe at each other, for example. “Mr. Chin, if I hear the words ‘Corporate Slumlord’ one more time, in the paper […]
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Lewiston mayoral candidates debate
LEWISTON — The field of five mayoral candidates debated at a live public forum hosted by the Sun Journal, the Lewiston Public Library and the law firm of Norman Hanson & DeTroy. The candidates are Mayor Robert Macdonald and challengers Luke Jensen, Ben Chin, Stephen Morgan and Charles Soule. Live Blog Lewiston Mayoral Debate […]
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Lewiston: Five mayoral candidates seek their share of spotlight
LEWISTON — Ask political insiders outside of the Twin Cities and they’ll tell you: This year, Lewiston’s mayoral race is a contest between two guys: Bob and Ben. But many locals wonder whether the race may leave room in the middle for more centrist candidates: Luke, Steve or Charles. On the right, there is the […]